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Can I Be Attacked About a Felony Conviction In My Virginia Personal Injury Case?

When filing a personal injury claim predicated upon another person’s negligence, the respondent’s insurance carrier or third-party claims adjuster is going to dig into your past. Nobody is perfect but, if you have a criminal history and a pending Virginia personal injury case, this might be worrying to you. There are several reasons for the…

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Can I Sue a Virginia Airbnb Owner For My Injuries?

Until recently, vacationing travelers had very few options in terms of lodging; namely inns, motels, or hotels. In more recent years, tourists and families on holiday have started to stay more often in private houses rented out through companies like Airbnb and Tripping.com. Staying in a rented home is usually more convenient, more comfortable, and…

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What Are the Emotional Consequences of a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury is a common accident-related injury that can have multiple long-lasting effects on many different areas of your life. People who endure a traumatic brain injury typically need ongoing and expensive medical care in order to make a full recovery.  In addition to physical injury, TBI victims often experience serious emotional and…

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Does the End of Daylight Savings Time Put Virginia Pedestrians at Risk?

There is no shortage of reports and studies that document a yearly increase in motor vehicle accidents during the evening hours after the autumnal transition to standard time from daylight saving time. While the early onset of twilight and a shift in the position of the setting sun create visual difficulties for both Virginia pedestrians…

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